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As the highest-rated member of the ‘Real Housewives’ family the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is often credited for offering its viewers highbrow drama delivered by its cast’s rivals.

Alas, this season has turned a number of the show’s allies turn on each other after a business deal gone wrong between Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss-Tucker and her husband Todd Tucker led to allegations of betrayal, backstabbing and infidelity.

Now, after Burruss-Tucker seemed to confirm claims that Parks was seeing another man before her husband Apollo Nida was imprisoned, she has learned that Parks has hit back by claiming that she has been engaged in a lesbian affair with the actress Shamea Morton.

How Shamea responded?

By claiming that Phaedra has been pursuing her husband.

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January 24th 2016 will bring with it the first piece of BET’s New Edition biopic pie.

Unfolding over six hours, the three-part special will offer viewers a side of the group’s story brought to life by ‘ATL‘ creative Chris Robinson and the writer Abdul Williams.

Ready to peep its latest trailer?

Press play about the bounce…

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Shame and embarrassment befell Mariah Carey on New Year’s Eve when she botched her performance her televised performance in New York City.

Yesterday, her aides stepped forward to cry foul play.

How the show’s organisers, Dick Clark Productions, responded?

Find out below…

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Gospel hitmaker Kim Burrell isn’t exactly kicking her new year off in the best of lights.

After making headlines for a homophobic sermon where she directly stated insinuated homosexuals will “die in 2017,” the revered singer/songwriter has been fielding attacks from media, supporters, fans, and friends.  Even friends Yolanda Adams and Pharrell Williams have spoken out against her rant and branded it “hate speech.”

Ironically, despite making her stance on homosexuality well known in the sermon, Burrell – who has worked with Frank Ocean among a number of other LGBT stars – is set to appear on ‘Ellen’ in the coming days.  Well, that is, unless a recently ignited petition has its say.

Details inside:

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By way of record sales and the general public’s insatiable appetite for her tours, Nicki Minaj continues to extend her reign as the highest-selling female rapper of all time even when far removed from streams.

So, to honour the rapper and its relationship with her, BET gave its viewers enviable access to her widely successful Pinkprint‘ world tour after it generated $22,000,000  from dates delivered across the globe.

Waiting below is an emotive portion of the star’s sold-out stop in Brooklyn, New York, capturing the star as she performed 2010’s ‘Save Me‘ and 2014’s ‘Grand Piano’ for an audience of 14,186 fans.

Enjoy…

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…and the claws are out (again)!

As Mariah Carey continues to be a trending topic on Facebook and Twitter after delivering what could easily be classified as the worst performance of her career last night (see it here if you missed it), her nemesis – Jennifer Lopez – is being praised for shutting her NYE performances all the way down over on NBC’s ‘New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly.’

A day later, the ‘Feelin’ So Good’ songstress must really be feelin’ herself as she was caught “liking” a photo that slammed Mimi’s shambolic NYE showing.  The move makes some believe the beef between she and Carey, which many thought had cooled, may still be hot as ever…nearly 15 years after it began.

See it below:

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Lastly, we say our final farewell to a number of legendary acts whose timeless contributions to music and entertainment will never be forgotten.

See more inside:

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While nemesis Mariah Carey‘s continued social media dragging for a shambolic NYE performance is making Lambs work overtime in her defense, Jennifer Lopez is still garnering praise for shutting down Carson Daly‘s ‘NYE’ special.

Originally reported to have traded in NYE work for “family time,” the singer/actress had a change of heart and took to Daly to render some fierce renditions of her prized hits ‘Waiting for Tonight,’ ‘On the Floor,’ ‘If You Had My Love,’ ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing,’ and more.

Tuck in below to see why the applause for J.Lo is still running over even a day later…

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Chris Brown ushers in the New Year with brand new material!

Joining him along for the ride is Trey Songz and Young Thug, throwing themselves into the mix as he drives towards the unleashing of his next studio album with help from his label Sony Music.

All my ***** with the shit when I’m in Chicago/ L.A., New York, and Miami, pussy everywhere I go.

The name of the cut?

‘Dat Night.’

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From all of us here at That Grape Juice, we’d like to wish you – our dear readers – a very Happy New Year!

It’s a somewhat surreal to think that That Grape Juice has been online for almost a decade. Yet we’re excited for what’s ahead, as there’s a lot more on the horizon over the next twelve months and beyond!

Thank YOU so much for the support, comments(!), RT’s, LIKE’s…everything!

We  hope that 2017 brings you all (and your faves) much success.

As ever, be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice!

Happy New Year!

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Mariah Carey delivered what could easily be classified as the worst performance of her 25+ year career on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ tonight (December 31).

Helping more than one million people camped out in Times Square painfully ring in the new year (and don’t forget the millions watching at home), the annual ABC special got a dose of updated versions of the diva’s hits ‘We Belong Together,’ ‘Emotions,’ and more.

When not talking through the songs, Carey’s backing track gave out at multiple points during the performance.  Guess who gave zero f*cks?  That’s right…Miss Mimi.

Watch the horror inside:

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.  Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll look back on the ever so dramatic year of one of R&B’s baddest boys:  Chris Brown.

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